2017-18 Unit Plan
Natural Resources

Mission Statement

The Butte College Natural Resources Management Program prepares students for employment in the areas of forestry, wildlife, range, environment, and park/recreational-land management, including ecological restoration, or transfer to a higher institution. The Program also meets the needs of community residents and industry employees (government and/or private sector) requiring vocational enhancement, updating and/or training in the areas mentioned above.

Program Description

This program currently serves approximately 92 full-time students in an AS degree program and a number of others moving through one of three, one-year certificate programs with full and part-time faculty. Students not transferring to universities move into paid employment immediately following the completion of our program. 

The Program currently has one primary full-time instructor to meet the instructional needs for students to obtain classes. However, there is a need for additional sections and part-time instructors to meet future needs. As always, the Farm Technician plays an integral part in helping Natural Resources Management Program students in utilizing the Main Campus’ Wildlife Refuge as an outdoor classroom for laboratory activities as well as AGR/NR 99 work experience. The Nursery Technician also plays an important part in the Program by caring for plants to be used in the restoration class and by helping students with science projects involving plants for the environmental management class.

The Program’s Advisory Committee met this winter and previous recommendations have been brought up again. Importance of communication skills (written and oral), proficiency in using digital technology, a good understanding of work-place safety, proficiency in the use of hand tools, and GPS/GIS skills. Résumé writing, interview, and other job attainment skills are important as well. Job experience was emphasized and methods to obtain experience were suggested. For example, seasonal employment, internships, ride-along, and job shadowing.
Make sure students have “interview skills”, the ability to “make conversation with strangers”, and be able to communicate ”what they can do for their employer." The proposal of adding a dendrology/native plant identification course and a forestry technician certificate of achievement to the Program was well received. There was also the discussion of possibly including an Integrated Pest Management course into the Program.
In conclusion, all of the committee members have had contact with our students, many have provided internship and employment. All spoke favorably of our students and looked forward to receiving more. These new recommendations will be implemented or enhanced in current courses. Past recommendations have been implemented in the past few years with the creation of NR 70, Geospatial Data Applications and NR 40, Watershed Ecology and Habitat Restoration, along with supplements to the curriculum of previously existing courses.


Accountability for Previously Funded Items


Accountability Item 1

No augmentations were funded for Natural Resources Managment from the 2016-17 unit plan requests.


Amount: 0.00
Used For Intended Purpose: Yes
Benefit

Zero


Student Learning/Administrative Unit Outcomes

Spring 2016 Outcomes Assessed:


NR 40 SLO A - Define the hydrologic cycle and explain the various processes of the cycle.


NR 40 PLO 4 - Evaluate the modern and historical roles of human impact on wildlife and wildlife management.


Assessment Plan: Embed 14 questions in lecture exam 2 regarding the hydrologic cycle and all human impacts on it, including wildlife and watersheds, and how better management can improve water flow and quality.


Assessments Results: Students scored an average of 87.6% on NR 40 SLO A and NR PLO 4 related questions on exam 2.


Collective Dialogue: I believe students are scoring high marks on the SLO and PLO assessment due to time spent in the classroom regarding the ecology of watersheds and the hydrologic cycle. It doesn't hurt that I have brought in John Liu's film "Greening Gold." A film about restoring damaged ecosystems and watersheds where water returns within just a few years following restoration.


Planned Improvements: No improvements are planned at this time but monitoring will continue.

Standards/Goals for Student Achievement (OSLED Departments)

Indicator

Source

College

Program

2014-2015

Standard

Six Year Goal

Fall 2011

Fall 2012

Fall 2013

Fall 2014

Fall 2015

Standard

Six Year Goal

Access

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

-          Unduplicated Headcount

PDR

12,691

 

 

121

81

98

98

92

 

 

Course Success

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

-          Overall

PDR

70.6%

70.0%

73.0%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

-          Transfer/GE

PDR

71.7%

 

73.0%

68.2%

72.4%

84.3%

79.7%

79.6%

70.0%

82.0%

-          CTE

PDR

75.3%

 

77.0%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

-          Basic Skills

PDR

51.7%

 

55.0%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

-          Distance Ed (all)

PDR

62.6%

 

64.0%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Persistence (Focused).  Note:  The Persistence (Focused) that is included in the PDR is a different indicator than the three-primary term persistence indicator, from the State Student Success Scorecard that is used to measure institutional persistence.  The Focused Persistence indicator measures the percentage of students that took a second course in a discipline within one year. There is no relationship between the college and program standards in this area.

PDR

71.8%

67.0%

75.0%

31.4%

48.6%

45.5%

48.8%

54.5%

45.0%

52.0%

(Three-Term) Scorecard

(Three-Term) Scorecard

(Three-Term) Scorecard

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Degrees - annual

PDR

1,421

 

1,475

11

13

11

10

10

8

15

Certificate of Achievement (CA) - annual

PDR

814

 

475

2

2

10

5

4

 

 

Developmental Strand Completion

 

 

 

 

 

-          English

State

43.7%

 

45.0%

-          Math

State

33.8%

 

35.0%

-          ESL

State

42.9%

 

45.0%

Licensure Pass Rates

 

 

 

 

-          Registered Nursing

SC

92.0%

85.0%

 

-          Licensed Vocational Nursing

SC

87.0%

85.0%

 

-          Respiratory Therapy

SC

97.0%

80.0%

 

-          Paramedic

SC

85.0%

75.0%

 

-          Cosmetology

SC

86.0%

75.0%

 

-          Welding

SC

92.0%

85.0%

 

 

 

 

 

 

Job Placement Rates

PIV

57.0%

50.0%

55.0%

  Suggestions for dialogue: Suggested standards and six-year goals have been placed on the template. These are based on program performance over the past five years.  Validate these and change them if necessary.As I recall, the Natural Resources Management department graduated 12 in spring 2016 acording to the brocheur passed out at the commencement ceremony. Success rates for this program are at the high end of where they have been over the past five years (68.2%-84.3%). Suggest discussing how success rates can be maintained at present levels and possibly be improved. Recruitment is an ongoing effort as well as faculty keeping current on advancements within the industry. If curriculum is kept at the forefront of the indusrty and students can see their education leading to the goals of employment then success rates will be kept at the current levels if not increased.  Degree production is at the low end of where it has been over the past five years (10-13). Certificate production is at the mid-range of where it has been during this period (2-10). What can be done to increase degree production and the number of certificates generated by the three certificate programs? The three small unit certificates do not nest well with the degree program nor with each other. There may be reasons for this but the small number of certificates spread over three programs could argue for a more stackable approach. As stated above, the total Natural Resources Managment degrees awarded at the 2016 commencement ceremony was 12. Not sure where the statement comes from here about the program not nesting well with the certificates but perhaps the author would like to take this up with the Natural Resources Managment Advisory Committee.  Job Placement rates show that the program is meeting its standard. However, the job placement rate is relatively low compared to other programs.  What can be done to improve the job placement rate? More internships, which we are currently seeing, and less hiring freezes (Feds).   

Standards/Goals for Student Achievement (All Other Departments)

Students are completing the Program/Certificate Coursework, and going to work/getting a pay increase.

Strategic Direction

 


The Natural Resources Department supports the college in meeting its Strategic Direction and Priorities in the following ways:


Strategic Initiative 1 - The Natural Resources Managment department is focused on getting students to complete the program or transfer to four year colleges and universities (1.d). We prepare students with the necessary skills for employment with agencies (NGOs) in the natural resources industry. The department advisor has actively engaged students in planning their academic and career goals.


Strategic Initiative 2 - The Natural Resources Managment department is actively participating in professional development for its faculty member so that training, experience, and opportunities are passed on to the student to make their education relative to demands of the industry.


Strategic Initiative 5 - The Natural Resources Managment department provides educational opportunities in the area of sustainability with its curriculum focusing heavily on sustainable development and wise use of our natural resources. The 928 acre "classroom" is used extensively in all of our courses and labs to emphasize sustainable resource use. We focus on natural resource conservation through practical application of concepts learned in the classroom. We apply these concepts to the wildlife refuge at Butte College.

Program Review

Natural Resources Management program review was completed during the 2013-14 academic year with the following outcomes. Past Advisory Committee recommendations and recommendations from the Curriculum Committee and Technical Review Committee have been implemented in the past few years with the creation of NR 70, Geospatial Data Applications and NR 40, Watershed Ecology and Habitat Restoration, along with supplements to the curriculum of previously existing courses.


Also, the program now has only one degree, an AS in Natural Resources Management, to avoid student confusion and to increase or decrease the amount of units required from the old degrees in Natural Resources or Natural Resources/Parks and Recreation, respectively. With this new degree there are three new certificates of achievement; Parks and Recreation, Wildlife Technician, and Ecological Restoration. New degree and certificate requirements were published for the first time in the 2014-15 catalog.


As a result of recommendations from its advisory committee, the NR Department is currently developing a new course in native plant identification. We are also developing a Forestry Technician certificate.


 

Department Goals

Equip students with the necessary skills and education to obtain employment in the vast field of natural resource management. We are also striving to increase enrollment and student completeion in the degree and certificate programs.

Future Development Strategies

Strategy 1 - Natural Resources Management Program Strategy 1

  • Equip students with the skill sets and encourage them to complete their degrees and certificates and move on to employment or a four year institution.

 

 


Initiatives
  • Modeling Sustainability
  • Enhancing a Culture of Completion and Academic Achievement
  • Supporting Student, Faculty and Staff Success
  • Using Data-Informed Processes for Continuous Improvement
  • Maximizing Resources to Support Student Learning
  • Enhancing a Culture of Inclusiveness

Supporting Rationale
  • Above strategies support the most recent program review recommendations as well as those recommendation of the Natural Resources Management Advisory Committee.
  • Student success in this program relies on teaching the skills and knowledge base to meet employer needs in the broad field of natural resources management.

Supporting Rationale Alignment
Supports Previous Program Review Recommendations: Yes
Supports Changes from Student Learning Outcomes Assessment: No

Strategy 2 - Natural Resources Management Program Strategy 2

  • Use data to revise teaching and classroom assignments to improve success rates of SLO's, PLO's, and GELO's.

Initiatives
  • Modeling Sustainability
  • Enhancing a Culture of Completion and Academic Achievement
  • Supporting Student, Faculty and Staff Success
  • Using Data-Informed Processes for Continuous Improvement
  • Maximizing Resources to Support Student Learning

Supporting Rationale

  • Student Learning Outcomes have been assessed and assignments and teaching methods have either been revised or reaffirmed according to the data collected.
  • Student success in this program relies on teaching the skills and knowledge base to meet employer needs in the broad field of natural resources management.

Supporting Rationale Alignment
Supports Previous Program Review Recommendations: No
Supports Changes from Student Learning Outcomes Assessment: Yes

Strategy 3 - Natural Resources Management Program Strategy 3

  • Development of on-campus Agriculture/Natural Resources training facility for students.

Initiatives
  • Modeling Sustainability
  • Supporting Student, Faculty and Staff Success
  • Maximizing Resources to Support Student Learning

Supporting Rationale

  • Above strategies support the most recent program review recommendations as well as those recommendation of the Natural Resources Management Advisory Committee.
  • Student success in this program relies on teaching the skills and knowledge base to meet employer needs in the broad field of natural resources management.
  • Since a new facility is a long way off, perhaps an update on antiquated facilities in the classroom is in order.

Supporting Rationale Alignment
Supports Previous Program Review Recommendations: Yes
Supports Changes from Student Learning Outcomes Assessment: No

Strategy 4 - Natural Resources Management Program Strategy 4

  • Continued collaboration with governmental agencies and non-governmental organizations (i.e., CDFW, DWR, State Parks, USF&WS, USFS, BLM, NRCS, River Partners, the Nature Conservancy, et cetera).

Initiatives
  • Modeling Sustainability
  • Enhancing a Culture of Completion and Academic Achievement
  • Supporting Student, Faculty and Staff Success
  • Using Data-Informed Processes for Continuous Improvement
  • Maximizing Resources to Support Student Learning
  • Enhancing a Culture of Inclusiveness

Supporting Rationale

  • Above strategies support the most recent program review recommendations as well as those recommendation of the Natural Resources Management Advisory Committee.
  • Student success in this program relies on teaching the skills and knowledge base to meet employer needs in the broad field of natural resources management.

Supporting Rationale Alignment
Supports Previous Program Review Recommendations: Yes
Supports Changes from Student Learning Outcomes Assessment: No

Strategy 5 - Natural Resources Management Program Strategy 5

  • Continued implementation of recommendations by Program's Advisory Committee.

Initiatives
  • Modeling Sustainability
  • Enhancing a Culture of Completion and Academic Achievement
  • Supporting Student, Faculty and Staff Success
  • Using Data-Informed Processes for Continuous Improvement
  • Maximizing Resources to Support Student Learning

Supporting Rationale

  • Above strategies support the most recent program review recommendations as well as those recommendation of the Natural Resources Management Advisory Committee.
  • Student success in this program relies on teaching the skills and knowledge base to meet employer needs in the broad field of natural resources management.

Supporting Rationale Alignment
Supports Previous Program Review Recommendations: Yes
Supports Changes from Student Learning Outcomes Assessment: No

Strategy 6 - Natural Resources Management Program Strategy 6

  • Expand Natural Resource Program to cover all aspects of natural resources and keep up with technological advancements to meet the needs for employees by government agencies and the private sector.

Initiatives
  • Modeling Sustainability
  • Enhancing a Culture of Completion and Academic Achievement
  • Supporting Student, Faculty and Staff Success
  • Using Data-Informed Processes for Continuous Improvement
  • Maximizing Resources to Support Student Learning
  • Enhancing a Culture of Inclusiveness

Supporting Rationale

  • Above strategies support the most recent program review recommendations as well as those recommendation of the Natural Resources Management Advisory Committee.
  • Student Learning Outcomes have been assessed and assignments and teaching methods have either been revised or reaffirmed according to the data collected.
  • Student success in this program relies on teaching the skills and knowledge base to meet employer needs in the broad field of natural resources management.
  • Butte College fosters community by actively promoting an environment that celebrates the uniqueness of each individual. The Campus climate is characterized by diversity, understanding, mutual respect, and inclusiveness.

 


Supporting Rationale Alignment
Supports Previous Program Review Recommendations: Yes
Supports Changes from Student Learning Outcomes Assessment: Yes

Strategy 7 - Natural Resources Management Program Strategy 7

  • Expand outreach and recruitment to underserved demographics at the high school level.

Initiatives
  • Modeling Sustainability
  • Enhancing a Culture of Completion and Academic Achievement
  • Supporting Student, Faculty and Staff Success
  • Using Data-Informed Processes for Continuous Improvement
  • Maximizing Resources to Support Student Learning
  • Enhancing a Culture of Inclusiveness

Supporting Rationale

  • Butte College fosters community by actively promoting an environment that celebrates the uniqueness of each individual. The Campus climate is characterized by diversity, understanding, mutual respect, and inclusiveness.

 


Supporting Rationale Alignment
Supports Previous Program Review Recommendations: Yes
Supports Changes from Student Learning Outcomes Assessment: No

Strategy 8 - Natural Resources Management Program Strategy 8

  • Articulate Program's courses with four year institutions that have not yet been articulated (currently in progress).

Initiatives
  • Modeling Sustainability
  • Enhancing a Culture of Completion and Academic Achievement
  • Supporting Student, Faculty and Staff Success
  • Using Data-Informed Processes for Continuous Improvement
  • Maximizing Resources to Support Student Learning
  • Enhancing a Culture of Inclusiveness

Supporting Rationale

  • Above strategies support the most recent program review recommendations as well as those recommendation of the Natural Resources Management Advisory Committee.
  • Student Learning Outcomes have been assessed and assignments and teaching methods have either been revised or reaffirmed according to the data collected.
  • Student success in this program relies on teaching the skills and knowledge base to meet employer needs in the broad field of natural resources management.
  • Butte College fosters community by actively promoting an environment that celebrates the uniqueness of each individual. The Campus climate is characterized by diversity, understanding, mutual respect, and inclusiveness.

 


Supporting Rationale Alignment
Supports Previous Program Review Recommendations: Yes
Supports Changes from Student Learning Outcomes Assessment: Yes

Strategy 9 - Natural Resources Management Program Strategy 9

  • Continue to emphasize sustainable development and conservation in all Natural Resources Management coursework. 

Initiatives
  • Modeling Sustainability
  • Supporting Student, Faculty and Staff Success
  • Using Data-Informed Processes for Continuous Improvement
  • Maximizing Resources to Support Student Learning

Supporting Rationale

  • Above strategies support the most recent program review recommendations as well as those recommendation of the Natural Resources Management Advisory Committee.
  • Student success in this program relies on teaching the skills and knowledge base to meet employer needs in the broad field of natural resources management.

Supporting Rationale Alignment
Supports Previous Program Review Recommendations: Yes
Supports Changes from Student Learning Outcomes Assessment: No

Strategy 10 - Natural Resources Management Program Strategy 10

  • Provide transportation accomodations to disabled students, both temporary and permanent, so they can reach laboratory activities on our 928 acre outdoor classroom.

Initiatives
  • Enhancing a Culture of Completion and Academic Achievement
  • Supporting Student, Faculty and Staff Success
  • Maximizing Resources to Support Student Learning
  • Enhancing a Culture of Inclusiveness

Supporting Rationale
  • Students have the right to request reasonable modifications to college requirements, services, facilities or programs if their documented disability imposes an educational limitation or impedes access to such requirements, services, facilities or programs.

Supporting Rationale Alignment
Supports Previous Program Review Recommendations: No
Supports Changes from Student Learning Outcomes Assessment: No

Requested Non-Financial Resources

None at this time.

Current Financial Resources

The Natural Resources Management program’s modest budget of $16,070 per year is not sufficient to alow replacement of outdated equipment and increase capabilities, including travel and conferences for faculty. Some of the items requested in augumentation may be funded by outside sources such as Perkins, or grants from pub;c or private entitiies for specific resources. None of the augumentation requests from 2016-2017 were funded. The department requests an increase of the department budget to $25,000 per year and will request funds from Perkins, as appropriate.

Augmentation Requests

Original Priority Program, Unit, Area Resource Type Account Number Object Code One Time Augment Ongoing Augment
Description Supporting Rationale Potential Alternative Funding Sources Prioritization Criteria
1 NRM, Ag/Env.Sci., CTE Personnel $106,000.00 $0.00
Emergency AGS/AB Temp Full-Time Hire Natural Resources Management program requires completion of AGS 20 and AGS 50 for the degree and some certificates. Bruce Hicks is going on banked leave beginning fall 2017 and will be retiring after that, and there are not enough faculty to cover the void considering all full-timers are currently teaching double overloads. According to recent changes from the Chancellor's office and Academic Senate, we can no longer hire interns (working on Master's degree) to teach classes or programs requiring a Master's without the master teacher being present in the classroom.
  • Maintaining core programs and services
  • Directly supporting meeting department standards/goals for student achievement and/or supporting the college in meeting its student achievement standards and/or goals
  • Completing the implementation of Learning Outcomes (Course, Program, General Education, Administrative and Student Services)
  • Meeting standards and working to achieve goals for course success, retention, degree achievement, certificate completion, transfer, and credentialing
  • Make progress toward 75% full-time faculty
  • Recruiting, hiring, and retaining a diverse workforce
  • Improving access, success, and completion of targeted student populations through the implementation of the Student Equity Plan
2 NRM, Ag/Env.Sci., CTE Personnel $0.00 $25,000.00
Restore Ag/EH/NRM Supporting Staff to 100% Contract Most staff on Campus have been restored to the pre-2008 budget crunch 100% contract from the 10% reduction of the time. Our programs suffer due to the staffing shortfalls which means our students are missing out on potential educational opportunities. Those affected are the Ag Mechanics (also sharing time with Auto and Welding), the Farm Technician, and the Greenhouse Technician, all critical to the Natural Resources Management program.
  • Instructional Equipment
  • Resolving health, life, and safety issues
  • Maintaining core programs and services
  • Addressing a shortfall identified during Student Learning (or administrative unit) Outcomes Assessment
  • Directly supporting meeting department standards/goals for student achievement and/or supporting the college in meeting its student achievement standards and/or goals
  • Supports Previous Program Review Recommendations
3 NRM, Ag/Env.Sci./CTE Operating Expenses $0.00 $2,000.00
New annual ESRI ArcGIS Education Site License Program - Annual agreement for software support and upgrades. Must be paid annually to keep software license we use to teach NR 70 and new Geography courses. Online and distance education as well Facilities is on board with this. This will be a Campus-wide software use license and students will have the ability to download a student edition license from their personal computers for study and repetitive use of the software to achieve mastery of these skills. Campus wide software that is used by many agencies, municipalities, NGO's and corporations can be used by all departments and students, and is necessary for many programs such as Natural Resources Management, Geography, and Biology, just to name a few. Currently, Natural Resources Management has a limited 31 seat license that cost $250 per year to maintain, is limited to only part of the software suite, and cannot be used by the entire Campus.
  • Maintaining core programs and services
  • Completing the implementation of Learning Outcomes (Course, Program, General Education, Administrative and Student Services)
4 NRM, Ag/Env.Sci, CTE Equipment $16,000.00 $0.00
1-2017 Kawasaki Mule Pro-FXT EPS LE The NR program needs its' own dedicated "Mule". Frequently, the other quads and mules on campus are unavailable. We have many classes that need accessibility to the over 900 acres for laboratory work on our campus that cannot be reached by standard pickup truck (plus accessibility for disabled students). Also, due to the lack of restroom facilities at the far reaches of Campus, we need a transportation vehicle to move students to and from facilities throughout the duration of laboratory activities.
  • Career and Technical Education - Perkins
  • Resolving health, life, and safety issues
  • Maintaining core programs and services
  • Improving access, success, and completion of targeted student populations through the implementation of the Student Equity Plan
5 NRM, Ag/Env.Sci., CTE $3,000.00 $0.00
NRM Storage Container (Conex Box) NRM's equipment needs a storage container for all of it's field equipment, including the proposed UTV. Current storage is inadequate and has openings where weather, rodents and snakes get in. In addition, security is a concern. Conex boxes are highly secure/ lockable. The existing storage boxes are many decades old, dilapidated eyesores, infested with rodents... A new, 20' conex boxes, including tax & delivery costs $3000. This price is local, as of March 2017.
  • Instructional Equipment
  • Resolving health, life, and safety issues
  • Maintaining core programs and services
6 NRM, Ag/Env.Sci., CTE Facilities $5,000.00 $0.00
New museum case in Life Sciences hall to house new specimens for student learning. Existing case is out of room and there are many more native species to represent. One of the recent recommendations by the NR Advisory Committee (CDFW Warden Academy) was enhance species identification skills. Biology is also on board with this.
  • Instructional Equipment
  • Maintaining core programs and services
  • Supports Previous Program Review Recommendations
  • Directly supporting meeting department standards/goals for student achievement and/or supporting the college in meeting its student achievement standards and/or goals
  • Addressing a shortfall identified during Student Learning (or administrative unit) Outcomes Assessment
  • Meeting standards and working to achieve goals for course success, retention, degree achievement, certificate completion, transfer, and credentialing
  • Completing the implementation of Learning Outcomes (Course, Program, General Education, Administrative and Student Services)
7 NRM, Ag/Env.Sci., CTE Facilities $8,215.00 $0.00
LS 127 needs 30 new chairs for students: TSNAU--/BL--NFR-/PBL-/NFR-GRD2-2BUPHBRACKET-/2BGL-/NGL Torsion Sled Base Chair,Armless,Uph Seat/Back OPTION: /BL:Black OPTION: -NFR:No Fire Retardant OPTION: /PBL:Black OPTION: /NFR:Compliance to TB 117-2013 OPTION: GRD2:Fabric Grade 2 OPTION: 2BUPHBRACKET:2B BRACKET OPTION: /2BGL:GULL OPTION: /NGL:No glides Student chairs in LS 127 are uncomfortable relics from what I believe is the Durham Campus. Most have some sort of structural issue and students tend to struggle with sitting for any length of time. This results in reduced attention to lecture or lab activities and therefore, reduced learning.
  • Scheduled Maintenance (Facilities)
  • Maintaining core programs and services
  • Maintaining life-cycle replacement for computer labs, smart classrooms, and faculty and staff computers
8 NRM, Ag/Env.Sci., CTE Operating Expenses $0.00 $25,000.00
Increase department budget from $16,070 to $25,000 The NRM program's modest budget of $16,070 per year is not sufficient to allow replacement of outdated equipment and increase capabilities, including travel and conferences for faculty.
  • Career and Technical Education - Perkins
  • Instructional Equipment
  • Maintaining core programs and services
  • Supports Previous Program Review Recommendations
  • Meeting standards and working to achieve goals for course success, retention, degree achievement, certificate completion, transfer, and credentialing
9 NRM, Ag/Env.Sci., CTE Equipment $34,000.00 $0.00
New (Additional) Ag Van Many programs and classes trying to use the current Ag Van at the same time creating a need to go to Facilities to request use of one of their vans at a cost to a limited Program budget or the need to use student's personal vehicles to drive to field trip destinations and back.
  • Resolving health, life, and safety issues
  • Maintaining core programs and services
10 NRM, Ag/Env.Sci., CTE Facilities $15,000.00 $0.00
Use of storm water stored in Campus ponds for Ag/NR irrigation. Storm water stored here would be a great benefit for irrigating fields and restoration projects, and provide the platform for classes on irrigation technology (pumps and delivery systems). This is a much needed area of instruction for CTE and there are projections of up to 5000 new jobs annually in California alone in this field. Also, facilities does not want us using ground water from the wells to irrigate crops, especially during drought years. Northstar Engineering will be conducting a study to determine if we can and need new permits to store and use captured storm water in Campus ponds for Ag/NR irrigation and continued use of currently permitted storage for wildlife enhancement, recreation, and fire suppression. Also, The California Waterfowl Association will provide plans and expertise on reworking the ponds and upgrade the water movement system to more efficiently flood up and drawn down for waterfowl food plots and to provide for irrigation water. Industry partners have also give verbal agreement to the donation of pumps, pipe, media filters, etcetera.
  • Scheduled Maintenance (Facilities)
  • Supports Previous Program Review Recommendations
  • Maintaining core programs and services